Nature & Wildlife Shortlist

The knight and his steed by Nicolas ReusensThis picture is taken in a natural but controlled environment. There are pictures that can not be done in nature or that would imply a very high cost of both time and money, thats why photography workshops are run conducted at strategic locations and bringingEVERYONE who is interested the basic notions (lighting, camera handling, composition, etc…) or the specimens, and afford them the opportunity to take pictures like this.

It’s hard to believe the next one is actually a real photograph and not a beautiful painting from a museum …

Jump of Life by Bonnie CheungIn July each year, this heart-pounding scene of wildebeests migration repeats itself. It’s wildlife’s most dramatic moment!

What are you staring at !? by Chin Boon LengA baby Orang Utan peeking out from his mother’s embrace.

Travel Shortlist

The Mongol by BURNBLUETaken Altai region of Western Mongolia..a eagle hunter rests on the steppe with golden eagle.

Going home by Neville Jones

Low Light Shortlist

Summertriangle by lightpixHiker at the Mobius Arch (CA, USA) at night. The Arch had been slightly illuminated with a headlight. Milky way in the background.

Be Cheerful Even in the Darkest of Times by LashelleValentineIn your youth, nothing can stop you from enjoying time with your friends, especially not a simple matter of rain during summer fun. You may grow up and forget the names, but you’ll always remember the moments, the time on the dock with your friends during a surprise shower.

Landscape

Aerial Series by Emmanuel CAerial image of river delta in Iceland.

Nature & Wildlife Professional

White Horse. by Palani Mohan
The Kazakhs living in Mongolia have a long history of riding horses. The nomadic tribes living in pre-historic Kazakhstan were said to be the first to domesticate and ride horses. Today, the tradition is still very much alive deep in the remote region of the Altai Tayan Bogd national park, which borders Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China